A police officer who was caught speeding twice within three days has admitted getting her partner to take the penalty points for the offences.

PC Abigail Byrne was based in the Kirklees district for West Yorkshire Police when she was caught speeding on January 29 and 31 in 2025.

She was caught by a speed camera on the A629 Wakefield Road in Huddersfield - a road she would use to travel to work - just before her shifts were due to start.

PC Byrne’s partner accepted a speed awareness course and penalty points aftr receiving notices of the speeding offences.

West Yorkshire Police referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who carried out an investigation independently.

Following the IOPC’s investigation, the 29-year-old pleaded guilty at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday (May7) and will be sentenced on July 17.

She was suspended in September 2025 and resigned last month.

Detective Chief Superintendent Tanya Wilkins, Head of West Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Directorate, said: “The public quite rightly expect all of our officers and staff to act with honesty and integrity both on and off duty, and PC Byrne has clearly breached those standards by trying to evade speeding sanctions.

“It’s vital that we uphold the highest standards and our officers and staff lead by example. Those who fall short will be brought to justice just like anyone else.

“PC Byrne will now face a gross misconduct hearing in due course.”